Assistant Controller

Overview

This role is an Assistant Controller position within the Finance & Accounting team, supporting comprehensive program and financial accounting for multiple government contracts within the Aerospace Division.

The position plays a hands-on leadership role to ensure fiscal compliance, accurate program costs, robust internal controls, and timely reporting in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and company policies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes for assigned government programs, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, cost allocation, and revenue recognition (ASC 606).
• Directly supervise and mentor accounting staff responsible for program financials and audit support.
• Prepare, review, and approve complex journal entries, account reconciliations, and schedules; ensure adherence to FAR/DFARS and CAS.
• Serve as the primary financial liaison for DCAA/DCMA auditors; coordinate audit preparation, respond to audit requests, and resolve findings.
• Collaborate with program managers, contracts, supply chain, and executive leadership on program performance, funding requirements, and contract compliance.
• Oversee timekeeping, labor distribution, and cost segregation processes to maintain accounting integrity and ongoing audit readiness.
• Assist with policy and procedure development to strengthen internal controls and the compliance framework.
• Support and lead ERP/accounting system implementations and process enhancements (preferably SAP S4 Hanna).
• Participate in budget development, forecasting, and trending analyses for government-funded programs.
• Perform ad-hoc analysis and reporting to drive program profitability and financial stewardship.
• Coordinate preparation of financial data for external and internal audits.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline; or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and job skills can be obtained. (One year related experience may be substituted for one year of education, if degree is required.)
• Minimum of 8 years of accounting and finance experience, with at least 3 years in a government contracting environment (aerospace/defense strongly preferred).
• Deep knowledge of FAR, DFARS, CAS, and DCAA/contract audit procedures.
• Hands-on experience with program/project accounting, indirect rate development, and government contract billing.
• Expertise in external and management financial reporting for government contracts.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or Master’s degree
• Experience supporting major DoD, NASA, or other federal agency contracts
• Prior Big 4 or public accounting firm experience
• Working knowledge of revenue recognition (ASC 606) and program EVMS reporting
• Exposure to SOX/internal controls and process improvement initiatives

Skills

• Exceptional communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Demonstrated experience mentoring and supervising accounting staff
• Proven ability to multi-task and thrive in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment

Other Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required
• Active security clearance or ability to obtain is a plus

Software & Technology

• Proficient with ERP/accounting software (Deltek Costpoint, Unanet, SAP, or similar) and advanced Excel

Compensation & Benefits

• USD $150,000 - 220,000
• The provided salary range minimum and maximum values correspond to variances between regional/geographic locations across the United States.
• Starting pay will be based on job related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions.

Employee benefits include:

• Healthcare coverage
• Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
• Retirement plan
• Wellness programs
• Paid time off, including holidays
• Learning and Development resources
• Employee assistance resources

Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time and may be modified at the discretion of the employer, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.

Location

Work location is not specified in the provided description, but the salary range reflects variances between regional/geographic locations across the United States.